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The effect of the redemption point on willingness to hire ex-offenders

Date

2014

Authors

Cotter, Lauren, author
Cleveland, Jeanette N., advisor
Chavez, Ernest L., committee member
Murphy, Kevin R., committee member
Hogler, Raymond L., committee member

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The use of criminal background checks in selection has become widespread with increasing ease of access of such information online. The present study examined the effects of criminal history, race, and knowledge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Enforcement Guidance including the redemption point on hiring decisions. Results indicated that criminal history plays a significant role in perceptions of employability yet knowledge of the redemption point does not mitigate the negative effects of past criminal history.

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redemption point
race
selection
criminal background checks
EEOC

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